Number
060505
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
By ALD. ZIELINSKI, DONOVAN AND BAUMAN
Title
Resolution authorizing the Port of Milwaukee to apply for a 2006 Port Security Grant.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Port of Milwaukee to apply for a 2006 Port Security Grant from the United States Department of Homeland Security. This is a new round of the grant program for 2006. Acceptance and expenditure of this grant will require approval of a separate resolution.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee/Port of Milwaukee is eligible for grant funds from the United States Department of Homeland Security 2006 Port Security Grant Program; and
Whereas, The Port, the Police Department and the Fire Department working together have identified grant eligible items that will strengthen the security of critical infrastructure in the waterfront area; and
Whereas, The total project cost of these items is $840,000, approximately 75% of the project cost would come from the grantor and 25% from the City; and
Whereas, It is appropriate for the Port of Milwaukee to apply for such grant funds; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Port of Milwaukee is authorized to apply for a 2006 Port Security Grant with a total project cost of up to $840,000.
Requestor
Port of Milwaukee
Drafter
BJZ:mbh
LRB06394-1
7/26/2006